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M1.2 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Washington County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 18:22:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Washington County, Utah (United States) on January 26, 2026 at 18:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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